Not A New Religion
He is not preaching any new religion. He has come to preach the religion which occurred at the time of Creation, and that is the Sanatan Dharma- the Eternal Religion. He has come to preach the Sanatan Dharma only.
March, 25, 1982
I have come to guide humanity to a higher path. I do not belong to any particular religion, but respect all religions. I seek the elevation of all mankind. The higher self in people must be developed and enthrallment with the lower nature destroyed.
June 21, 1982
In any town there is always a central place; all roads in the town or from out of town lead to that central place. Similarly, all religions lead to one point, and that is God Himself, and therefore following any religion you will ultimately reach God.
Dec. 24, 1981